Description
A rich, dense cake made with mixed dried fruits, nuts, and spices, perfect for serving with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, cherries)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, or walnuts)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup rum or orange juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
- Stir in the mixed dried fruits, nuts, rum, and citrus zests.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, soak the dried fruit in rum or orange juice for an hour before mixing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German